television

noun

(uncountable, broadcasting) An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.

(uncountable, dated) Vision at a distance.

verb

(neologism, informal) To watch television.

Roots

teletele- · Greek · far, distant videre-vid · Latin · to see

Synonyms for television

tellyn radion announcern radiotelephonyn radiotelegraphyn newsmagazine

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